The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) celebrated the creativity of military-connected students in its 13th annual art competition for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools worldwide. This year's contest, themed "Exploring the Senses," drew a record 227 submissions from 29 schools across Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Turkey, and the United States.
SAAM staff selected semi-finalists in four age categories: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Later Elementary (Grades 3-5), Middle (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). Students from participating schools voted to determine the winners.
Seven students earned top honors in the Americas, where 14 schools from the Mid-Atlantic and...
05.15.2025 | PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA, US |
Story by Michael ODay
